The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000104 to First Class Metals Canada Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000103 to Root Lake Resources for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
Instrument type:
New - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
026-0615
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 6, 2026 - August 5, 2026 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent was granted on September 11, 2026, in respect of Application 60-C-268116 for a lot addition in the unincorporated community of Minaki, Lake of the Woods, in the District of Kenora. The last day this decision can be appealed is October 1, 2026.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000112 to Gold Canyon Resources Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit
This approval is for an amendment to Environmental Compliance Approval No. 5890-CTTKVU for Kimco Steel Sales Limited for the establishment of stormwater management works, to service the proposed development of a steel laydown yard at the 1431 McAdoo’s located in the Geographic Township of Kingston, County of Frontenac.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application 26-000105 to Dome Mine Ltd. for early exploration activities. The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The application was cancelled by the Ministry because there was insufficient information in the application. An Environmental Compliance Approval was not issued.
The application was cancelled by the Ministry because there was insufficient information in the application. An Environmental Compliance Approval was not issued.
An Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air) has been granted to North American Hard Chrome Inc., a hard chrome plating facility located at 2230 Speers Road in Oakville, Ontario.
October 21, 2025 - December 5, 2025 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We issued an Amended Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air) which replaces all the current Environmental Compliance Approvals for Air at this facility and includes the addition of new or historically unapproved sources for all emissions from Helmitin Inc., an adhesive manufacturing facility.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000058 to Dryden Gold Corp. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-26-000065 to Dryden Gold Corp. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
We are consulting with municipalities, stakeholders and the public on how the Municipal Energy Plan grant program can better support communities in advancing energy infrastructure, strengthening integrated energy planning, improving energy system resilience and reliability, and supporting economic growth.
February 9, 2024 - March 25, 2024 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
This approval is for an amendment to Environmental Compliance Approval No. 8-5042-93-947 (air and noise) issued to C. VILLENEUVE CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD., a mobile asphalt facility in Ontario.
Permit to Take Water No. P-300-1413694190 has been issued to MILLER PAVING LIMITED. This proposal was for a new permit to take water for manufacturing purposes. Water will be taken from three sources (three wells) in Orillia, Ontario for 10 years.
February 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
Permit to Take Water No. P-300-1414375941 version 1.0 was issued to Trillium Springs Fish Farm Ltd. on July 7, 2026, to renew Permit to Take Water No. 2311-9FBLQD for aquaculture purposes. Water will be taken from one pond in Holland Centre, Ontario for 7 years.
